# What You Need:
→ For the Chicken
01 - 12 chicken tenders, about 1.5 lbs
02 - 1 cup buttermilk
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
05 - 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
12 - Cooking spray or 3 tablespoons neutral oil for baking
→ For the Hot Honey Butter
13 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
14 - 0.25 cup honey
15 - 1.5 tablespoons hot sauce
16 - 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes, optional for extra heat
17 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
→ For Assembly
18 - 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
19 - 8 slices cheddar or pepper jack cheese
20 - 0.5 cup sliced dill pickles
21 - 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing buns
22 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional for topping
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease.
02 - Combine buttermilk and egg in a bowl. Add chicken tenders and marinate for 10 minutes.
03 - In a shallow dish, mix panko, flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Remove each chicken tender from marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumb mixture. Arrange on prepared baking sheet.
05 - Spray chicken tops with cooking spray or drizzle with oil. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
06 - While chicken bakes, whisk together melted butter, honey, hot sauce, chili flakes, and salt in a small bowl until combined.
07 - Once baked, transfer hot chicken tenders to the honey butter sauce and toss until fully coated.
08 - Lower oven to 350°F. Slice slider buns horizontally while keeping bottoms connected, then place bottoms in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
09 - Layer cheese slices over bun bottoms, followed by sauced chicken tenders, then sliced dill pickles. Top with bun tops.
10 - Brush bun tops with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
11 - Bake uncovered for 7 to 10 minutes until cheese melts and buns are lightly toasted.
12 - Remove from oven and serve warm. Pull apart sliders and enjoy immediately.
